Origin
India, Italy
USA, Mexico
Color
White, Reddish
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Streak
White
Greenish, gray
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.19-3.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Pale green
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.671-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Grounding